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Sheer Zed

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There are now only 3 copies remaining of my limited edition #album Xenogender Teleporting While Meditating from the beloved ethical not-for-profit micro netlabel @wormholeworld.bsky.social.

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Xenogender Teleporting While Meditating, by Sheer Zed

4 track album

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November 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

I had the sincere pleasure of speaking with the delightful Jim Perry on NITE DRIFT which is part of his critically acclaimed documentary series Euphomet.
Do join us.

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#Magick #spirituality #podcast #occult #thaimagic #Buddhism

This occult object is "like spiritual Kevlar." Sheer Zed on Thai Magick | Nite Drift

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November 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

My #article 'What on Earth #Possessed You - #Spirit, Demonic and #Deity Possession' as published in Issue number 50 of Indie Shaman magazine (October 2021) is now free to read online via their website. Do have a perusal.

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What On Earth Possessed You?

Spirit, Demonic and Deity Possession Sheer Zed “Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself, (I am large, I contain multitudes.)” From the poem ‘Song of Myself’ by Walt Whitman. Spir…

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October 31, 2025 at 12:55 PM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

This is the back of an amulet devoted to Phra Ngang by Ajarn Perm Rung which has the bones from suicide victims. In Thai #necromantic #magick this helps to create enough spiritual charge and raw energy to power the #amulet. I wish you all a #happyhalloween🎃

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October 31, 2025 at 10:52 AM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

My new #blog post The Symbolic Importance of Trees in Buddhism is now on Wordpress and Substack.

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#Buddhism #trees #spirituality #BuddhistPractice #treeworship #spiritualawakening

October 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

Dave Ball has left us a large treasure trove of beautiful and gorgeous sound diamonds. I played the sublime enchantment of Soft Cell's 1982 visionary single Torch so much it metamorphosized into a spinning plastic blob on my turntable. The b-side Insecure Me explodes like the sun. Sleep well Dave.

October 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

#Blog The quiet and enduring power of the Phra Khong #amulet by the great #buddhist master Phra Ajarn Amon, the abbot of Wat Phra Khong Ruesi, is the one that I often like to lean into when things get tough.

Benefits of the Phra Khong Amulet

The Legacy of the Lersi of Wat Phra Khong Ruesi

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October 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

On a wet and drab Monday morning it is most heartening to see Blinky the Beswick #owl enjoy and relish in his copy of the delightfully owl-ficial #zine Field Guide to Owls by the talon-ted artists @gasmantell.bsky.social & @skot.bsky.social. Thank you 🦉

October 20, 2025 at 9:54 AM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

I spoke at length with the wonderful practitioner Brian James on his excellent #podcast Howl in the Wilderness. It was a sincere pleasure speaking with him. Do join us for a fascinating discussion 🙏

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#podcast #shamanism #buddhism #magick #thailand #sakyant

Thai Tattoo Magick & Shamanism | Sheer Zed | HITW 196

YouTube video by Howl in the Wilderness

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October 16, 2025 at 6:43 AM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

#Buddhism & #Animism merge in Asian philosophy and become interwoven into a unique complex #spiritual landscape highlighting the interconnectedness of all living things and presence of #spirits in nature. This is discussed in my #NewBook Thai Tattoo Magick.

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October 12, 2025 at 11:11 AM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

This is a beautiful documentary about a novice #Buddhist monk caring for his 98 year old master. It is moving and worthy of praise 🙏

The Novice and the Master: 24 Hours of Devotion | Documentary

YouTube video by ขจรนอนวัด Official Thailand

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October 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

This charming Lersi #amulet is made by Ajarn Suthep. It has strong protective powers. I had the privilege of meeting Ajarn Suthep during my fourth pilgrimage which is fully documented in my new book Thai Tattoo Magick out now.

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#Buddhism #Lersi #NewBook

October 8, 2025 at 10:44 AM

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Gary James

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October 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

Thank you Gary for buying my album out on @wormholeworld.bsky.social. Very kind of you 🙏 There's only four copies left folks...
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October 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

Thank you, Midwest #Book #Review, for such a wonderful review. Phra Ngang is happy🙏

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#buddhism #Magick #metaphysical #travel #spirituality

September 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM

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Wormhole World

@wormholeworld.bsky.social

Astonishingly, this incredible CD hasn't sold out yet.

If it's slipped under your radar, you might want to get one of the six remaining copies.

@sheerzed.bsky.social

wormholeworld.bandcamp.com/album/xenoge...

Xenogender Teleporting While Meditating, by Sheer Zed

4 track album

wormholeworld.bandcamp.com

September 28, 2025 at 6:16 AM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

These #rosehips drapped themselves over the wall to say hello while I wandered. Often associated with the magick of love, protection, & healing, they're believed to bring good luck, ward off nightmares when placed under pillows and used in various magickal practices due to their connection to Venus.

September 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

“They shut us down for about 2 hours between both shifts and then started the building back up. Left her in the trailer with the door open.” Dear grief. #UPS left a dead mother for hours like a bag of mail. Her five children are now motherless. Be kind & help them ☞ www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-...

September 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM

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A. Rivera

@bloodravenlib.bsky.social

This sounds intriguing.

#TBR list add.

#books #reading #occultsky

Sheer Zed @sheerzed.bsky.social · Sep 25

My book #Thai #Tattoo #Magick is published today in the UK, and the rest of the world by Inner Traditions and is distributed by Simon and Schuster. My sincerest heartfelt thanks go to everyone who has made this #book possible. Bless you 🙏

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#Tattoo #Buddhism

September 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

Please sign and share this open letter from the @autisticsociety.bsky.social about the baseless misinformation that is currently surrounding #autism. Thank you 🙏
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Truth. It matters. Autistic people deserve better

I've signed the National Autistic Society's open letter because I won’t let baseless claims distract me from the real issues autistic people are facing. Will you join the #TruthItMatters campaign and ...

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September 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

My book #Thai #Tattoo #Magick is published today in the UK, and the rest of the world by Inner Traditions and is distributed by Simon and Schuster. My sincerest heartfelt thanks go to everyone who has made this #book possible. Bless you 🙏

books.innertraditions.com/thai-tattoo-...

#Tattoo #Buddhism

September 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

I tried for a very long time to acquire one of JD Twitch's legendary mixtapes. Then, one day, the clouds parted. Sketches For Winter is a beautiful compilation like its maker. You can never erase love or ingenuity. These live on forever. Rest in peace, Keith. optimomusic.bandcamp.com/album/sketch...

September 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Sheer Zed

@sheerzed.bsky.social

I spent a delightful 1 hour and 18 minutes speaking with Jake Weaver on his wonderful #podcast Midnight, On Earth. Do join us ☞ shows.acast.com/5f21a23ad66c...